Access control news

TDSi will demonstrate its new range of readers and latest version of EXgarde PRO 4.3 at IFSEC 2014 Integrated security solutions manufacturer, TDSi, will be introducing visitors to the benefits of truly integrated security systems on stand F1100 at IFSEC International 2014, which is taking place at its new venue at the ExCel London from 17th to 19th June 2014. The company will also be talking about how its channel partner programme can help partners to grow their business, off...

Zwipe’s on-card authentication gives the ability to upgrade access control systems to biometrics overnight Zwipe recently announced that its new biometric card was named the winner of the first annual American SESAMES Award at the CARTES Secure Connexions Show Dinner held at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas last evening. The American SESAMES Awards competition rewards the best technological innovations that span the entire identification sector of smart cards, digital secur...

Traka and Abloy UK's new London showroom, located at the Building Centre in the heart of the city, attracted a number of visitors when it was launched early this week. Amongst these visitors were end users, integrators and our very own SourceSecurity.com team. Standing proud alongside an array of stands promoting their innovations for the built environment, Abloy and Traka showcased a range of their compliant products in access controlled doors. At the launch event, which of...

The global installed base of cloud-based home management services is projected to grow to 44.6 million at the end of 2018 Cloud-based home management systems that allow users to remotely control household features like lighting and air conditioning are set for rapid growth in the coming years, with the installed base set to rise by a factor of eight from 2013 to 2018. The global installed base of cloud-based home management services is projected to grow to 44.6 million at...

Bosch Security Systems has received factory certification from Lenel Systems International for the integration of more of the company’s Internet protocol (IP) cameras with the Lenel Network Video Recorder (NVR) 7.0, as well as certification for additional recording solutions with the OnGuard® access control system v6.6. This expanded certification supports viewing live and recorded video from Bosch IP cameras using Lenel NVR systems, and display of video and Intelligent Video Analysis...

Clark will oversee business operations to enhance growth and maintain STS360’s edge in the market Effective January 1, 2014, Jessica L. Clark was appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of STS360, a market leader in integrated security services. In this position, Clark oversees business operations in an executive management role to enhance growth and maintain STS360’s edge in the market. When art student Jessica L. Clark began her career, she said she “ne...

Sir David Veness will enhance the group’s capability in overseas security operations Internationally renowned counter-terrorism expert, Sir David Veness CBE, QPM, has joined global security and risk management specialist Pilgrims Group Limited as a Senior Advisor. Sir David, formerly Under-Secretary General of the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), the body responsible for the global security of UN staff and operations, will further enhance the group’s...

The upcoming mobile application from ADT and Life360 will provide direct access to ADT’s 24/7 monitoring centres Leading security and home automation provider ADT recently announced a partnership with Life360, a leader in location-based services and family networking technology. The partnership will provide a valuable lead generation source for ADT and enable the development of innovative, co-branded mobile security applications to provide greater safety and security ser...

Brivo Systems and Corcoran collaboration expands technology as a whole within the design community Brivo Systems and Brivo Labs, a business unit of Brivo Systems focused on social access management through the Internet of Things, in March 2014 joined the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design and [topcoder] community in an ongoing collaboration to enhance the museum experience. The cloud-based technology company explored ways to enhance and engage people to intera...

Jason Hart, CEO, and Brian Nelson, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call Identiv will hold an audio webcast and conference call to discuss the results of its 2014 first quarter on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 5:00 PM (ET). Jason Hart, CEO, and Brian Nelson, CFO, will host the webcast and conference call for financial analysts and investors, which will be followed by a Q&A. The webcast and conference call will be open to all interested investors. Should time allow,...

ASSA ABLOY will demonstrate proof-of-concept for its Aperio® range at IFSEC 2014 ASSA ABLOY, the largest global supplier of intelligent locking and security solutions, responsible for one in every 10 lock and security installations worldwide, is focusing on innovation on Stand D1700 in Hall S17 at IFSEC 2014 (Excel, London, UK from 17-19 June, 2014.) Recently named by Forbes as one of the world’s 100 most innovative companies, ASSA ABLOY will showcase new products a...

Nick will support Platinum and Gold partners to grow their TDSi business in their respective locations Integrated security manufacturer TDSi, announces it has appointed Nick Bartlett as its Regional Account Manager – North, in the UK. A key part of Nick’s role will be to support Platinum and Gold partners in successful tenders to grow their TDSi business in their respective locations. Whilst being mobile, to be available to customers throughout the Midlands, North...

Zwipe will help the Alliance in providing industry programmes to ensure successful worldwide adoption of specifications Zwipe recently announced that it has joined the FIDO Alliance, which was created in 2012 to address the lack of interoperability among authentication devices. The Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Alliance’s mission is change the nature of online authentication by developing technical specifications that define an open, scalable, interoperable set of mechanis...

IHS also expects that open standards will begin to take shape for the access control industry in 2014 The electronic access control industry saw many changes in 2013 and the next 12 months should be no different. According to IHS Technology, the access control industry could begin to see rapid changes in the short to medium term. In an historically slow moving market (compared with video surveillance) the access control market has seen many new entrants, such as Axis, as well...

Matrix will showcase its new COSEC DOOR PVR and COSEC PATH DOOR Controllers at the event Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Security and Telecom solutions, is participating in IFSEC South Africa. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of Security products encompassing range of Access Control and Time-Attendance Solution and Video Surveillance Solution. Here, at this event the main focus will be to highlight the new COSEC DOOR PVR and COSEC PATH DOOR Cont...

The events will allow visitors to meet with sales and technical teams from the various Tyco Security Products brands Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, recently announced a series of technology events in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Beginning in May, the one-day sessions will provide educational opportunities on the newest technologies from Tyco Security Products available to dealers, integrators...

Alarm Lock, a division of Napco Security Technologies, Inc., announced recently that its increasingly popular Trilogy Networx Wireless PIN and Prox Access Locks & Keypads are now integrated with Lenel OnGuard® Integrated Access Control & Video Security Platform. As a Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program Partner, Alarm Lock products (PL, PDL and DL-Series) were fully-tested and certified by Lenel's Quality Assurance Department for use with OnGuard v6.6 and 6.5. Integrated capabilities i...

Zucchetti's access control system XAtlas will be integrated with the ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless lock range ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has entered into partnership with Zucchetti, Italian leader in the information technology sector. Zucchetti's access control system XAtlas will be integrated with the Aperio® wireless lock range. Obtaining Aperio® Partner program certification is a first big milestone with Zucchetti Axess. A combination of...

Brandt will introduce a Napco-sponsored webinar, “The Next Profitable Battle Ground: Commercial Systems" Napco Security Technologies, Inc., is proud to announce the recent promotion of Brandt Phillips, who began with the company as its mid-central regional sales manager, to Commercial Fire & Security Director of Sales for the country. On May 15th, Brandt will introduce a Napco-sponsored ESX-hosted webinar, entitled "The Next Profitable Battle Ground: Commercial Syste...

Honeywell’s CSS program allows Netpower to improve services and provide customers with the latest technologies Honeywell recently welcomed Netpower, Inc. as a Honeywell Authorised Dealer for Commercial Security Systems (CSS). The Torrance, Calif.-based company provides access control, surveillance and security systems – as well as other low-voltage services, including major data cabling with copper or fibre optics – to customers in southern California: Irvine...

Holmes will present “Accelerating EMV Personalisation: Factors that make a difference” on Thursday May 15 INSIDE Secure, a leader in embedded security solutions for mobile and connected devices, recently announced that Reid D. Holmes, VP Business Development of Payment at INSIDE Secure, will hold a session during CARTES America, May 13-15 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Holmes will present “Accelerating EMV Personalisation: Factors that make a difference” on...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, announced the C•CURE 9000 SiteServer, a compact network device that provides a full-featured, low-cost access control solution for small sites, up to 32 readers, and is powerful enough to be used in a distributed enterprise environment. C•CURE 9000 SiteServer is a complete single-box access control solution, enabling everything from designing and printing badges for new employees, to monitoring day-to-day personnel ac...

CardLogix, a provider of smart cards and software for identity credentials, announces Card Encoding Engine (CEE) for the creation of secure ID cards and badges. CEE is a comprehensive card personalisation software for designing, encoding, and printing credential data, as well as badge issuance. CEE provides the power and versatility of custom ID badging software at a competitive cost with simplified, intuitive features that enable the execution of ID projects without the need for extensive proje...

Joanne will be responsible for driving forward Samsung Techwin's marketing strategy Joanne Herman has been appointed Marketing Manager for the Security Solution division of Samsung Techwin Europe Ltd. Previously Marketing Proposition Manager for the Finance sector at MISCO Systemax, one of the UK’s leading IT hardware, software and service providers, Joanne is looking forward to driving forward Samsung Techwin's marketing strategy. "I am very excited to have this op...

During the event, industry leaders from all across the region will provide updates on a variety of compelling topics Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia), returning May 20-22, 2014 at The Venetian Macau, recently announced the conference and speaker line-up for the annual three-day gaming business, networking and education event, which is now celebrating its eighth year in Macau. The line-up features industry luminary Pansy Ho, co-chairperson and executive director, MGM China Ho...

Through this transaction, Zebra will enter the segment where Motorola’s Enterprise business competes Zebra Technologies Corporation and Motorola Solutions, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Zebra will acquire Motorola’s Enterprise business for $3.45 billion in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition will be funded through a combination of cash on hand and new debt. The transaction, which was approved by the Boards of Direct...

Using ISO 14001 can provide assurance that environmental impact is being measured and improved HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its Malaysia operation, located in Kulaijaya, Johor, has achieved certification to the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Standard. SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, issued the certificate after auditing the HID Global Malaysia envir...

The agreement designates that Norbain will distribute IQinVision’s line of cameras throughout the EMEA region IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced it has signed an agreement with Norbain to join the ranks of IQinVision Distribution Partners. The agreement designates that Norbain, Reading, UK, will distribute IQinVision’s line of cameras throughout the EMEA region. “We are excited about our new partnership...

May was introduced to exhibiting companies, including members of the Industry Partnership Programme Clarion Events welcomed the Home Secretary, Theresa May, to Counter Terror Expo 2014 on Tuesday 29th April. She was shown around the event by Lord West, former Chief of the Naval Staff and Minister for Security and Counter-Terrorism from 2007 to 2010 and by Stephen Phipson, the Home Office’s Director of Security Industry Engagement. During her visit, the Home Secretary was...

TDSi will be showing visitors business opportunities for installers in providing integrated access control solutions Integrated security manufacturer TDSi and its technology distributor Midwich, will be welcoming visitors to Technology Showcase North, which is being held on 8th May 2014 at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton. TDSi will be showing visitors the business opportunities for installers in providing integrated access control solutions as part of the wider IT systems used b...